Geocache Adventures Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shadowdragn1
Do you love geocaching? Maybe you're new to the game and have questions. Maybe you're a seasoned cacher with thousands of find under you belt. Either way the Geocache Adventures podcast has something for you. On this podcast, I your host, Amie, Geocaching name Shadowdragn1, talk about geocaching topics from the very basics of advice for beginners to interviews with seasoned caches and their experiences with the game and what the bring to it. Like cacher moun10bike, father of the geocoin. I also take a look at geocaching related items such as the "Cache Me if You Can" geocaching board game and Geocaching Adventures LLC Travel agency that creates vacation around geocaching and more. New episodes release every two weeks.
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This episode I'm joined by geocacher, FlagMan to talk about an up coming geocaching MEGA event, Signal's Island Goes GEO MAS*H.
GCBC72
Joined by guest GSMx2 and SB_Dave, we take a deep dive into how NFC tags are changing geocaching.
Cache Highlight:
Multi Tech https://coord.info/GCAZM7N
Snow White - Multiple NFC Choices https://coord.info/GCBGNN2
When you're first starting out geocaching there is a lot to figure out. This episode I go over some basics and advice for when you're starting out geocaching.
There's a lot going on in the world of geocaching, from souvenir opportunities to new app tools. Also, a look at NFC or Beacon geocaches.
There are a lot of amazing places on Earth and many of them have geocaches. Here are some places I found on Google Earth and their geocache neighbors.
Volcano Island, Taal Lake, Philippines - An Island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island. N 14 deg 0.316' E 120 deg 58.918'
GC682J6
GC682H2
Shipwrecked SS Ayrfield with Trees, Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia
S 33 deg 49.751' E 151 deg 4.648'
GC3AAT
The Gates of Hell, Turkmenistan
N 40.2525 deg E 58.4395 deg
GC23HNZ
GCBFTQQ
GC4A7FG
GCBFGN6
GC5ZQ0Z
Power trails are great when you're looking to grab a lot of geocaches in a short time.
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Sometimes a D/T 5/5 rating isn't high enough.
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We last spoke with Kelsie back in Season 3 Episode 9: Geocaching with Kids - A Geo Mom Round Table. In this episode we discuss where geocaching has taken her sense then.
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There's more than one way to geocache and there's more than one game to play. A look at the different geocaching games within the game of geocaching.
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Ever have trouble finding a cool geocaching shirt? Maybe you want one with your pathtag art on it or perhaps you have an idea for a one shirt but don't have a way to produce it. Arted Crafted can help. Join me as I talk to fellow geocacher, Shawn, from Arted Crafted.
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As a cache owner, do you have when you get a log notice and all it says is "TFTC"? What about those logs that are just "." or just a space so the log looks bank? It's disheartening when you put effort into hiding a geocache and get these kind of lazy logs but what can you do about it?
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A while back I posted on Facebook asking what mistakes geocachers have made. Here are some of the answers!
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Ever wonder what it takes to design a geocoin? Join me as I talk with Christian Mackey, aka FoxandtheHound, as we talk about geocoins and what it takes to create one.
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Many of us have heard of Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger and seen his videos (if not, check it out, he’s got some cool ones). His excitement and love for the game shows in this videos and and you can hear it in his voice when he talks about it and its contagious. This episode I talk with Joshua and hear the story of his first ever geocache find, how his vlog got started, and his love of geocaching.
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So many geocachers are passionate about the game of geocaching and that passion can manifest in many different ways. Many host events and create hides while many others enjoy documenting their travels and adventures in blog or vlog form. Once such geocacher, who you may be familiar with, is Halemeister from the Geocaching with Halemeister YouTube Channel. In this episode, I’m joined by Halemeister as we discuss everything from how he got started vlogging, to the origins of Mr. Bill, and much more.
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A wherigo is a unique type of geocache. They have a physical container like a traditional cache and immerse you in unique experience a bit like an adventure lab. They are truly one or a kind. However, they also present some unique challenges. From trying to create a wherigo to trying to load the cartridge, these geocaches are known for frustrating geocahers. In this episode, I talk with fellow geocacher, Steve Miller, about wherigo geocaches. We take a look about how to create them, how to play them, and how they compare to adventure labs.
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Halloween is around the corner which means it’s a great time to talk about cemeteries. Some people love cemeteries, some find them creepy, and some geocache in them. Join me and and my guest, fellow geocacher and podcaster, Leah as we explore geocaching in cemeteries, the difference between a cemetery and graveyard, and some of the history behind them.
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Maybe you’ve never heard of challenge caches. Maybe you know of them but don’t really know how to go about attempting them. Maybe you love them and they are your favorite kind of cache. Geoff, aka theBruce0 from Cache the Line, loves them. Join me and Geoff as we discuss the ins and out of challenge caches. We take a look at the rules for them, and get a few tips from Geoff himself for finding and logging them.
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EarthCaches. Maybe you love them. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by them. Maybe you don’t know what to think. But Jay, AKA LANMonkey, is passionate about them and after talking hearing him talk about them, I’m ready to go out and tackle some more. Join us this episode while we tackle the ins and outs of EarthCaches. From the very basics of what they are and how they got started to achievements for finding them and International EarthCache day, we dive into the world of EarthCaches.
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If you're a goecacher in the USA then you've likely heard of "FTF magazine", a geocaching magazine. In the UK they have their own version called "PinPoint Magazine". Join me this week as I talk with Andy, founder, writer, and editor of PintPoint Magazine to hear how it go started and what types of articles it features.
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Many of you may have heard of Cache Advance or have seen videos on social media of Cache Crate unboxings. Cache Advance is a well known geocaching company based in the US that has been around nearly as long as geocaching has. Join me as I talk to owner and founder of Cache Advance, Lisa (aka LookoutLisa), and find out how Cache Advance started and what it has to offer today.
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Many geocachers enjoy counting counties and several have completed all 48 continental states but one geocacher has taken doing that it to a new level. Originally starting with a goal of all counties in one state per a year, Nick aka Magplanner, set out to get all 48 continental states. But life changes and plans take shape to move Nick over seas, a new plan forms. After many hours of planning and modifying his car, Nick and his dog set out on an epic geocaching journey to get all the counties in the 34 remaining continental states he needed. Join me this episode as I talk with Nick about his journey.
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This episode I am joined by returning guest, Scott, GSMx2. Scott has been on the podcast before talking about various topics from refreshing the game board, adventure lab tips and tricks, and the Route 66 adventure lab series. This episode we revisit the Route 66 Adventure Lab Series, which Scott coordinated, but this time he's talking about it from the point of view of someone who has made the journey along Route 66 to cache the series.
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It's always fun talking geocaching with other geocachers. For me, it's especially fun to talk with other geocaching content creators as well. Every time I get a chance to talk to another creator, I always end up feeling inspired and learning something new. In this episode I talk with fellow geocacher and content creator GeoElmo600. We discuss what content creating is like for him and about one of my favorite videos of his (which is also a geocaching trackable) and more.
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Geocaching is a great activity to do with kids but it can be hard to find a good way to introduce them to it. Especially when it comes to younger kids. But it doesn't have to be. "Sophia Finds a Geocache" is an adorable children's book designed to help introduce kids to the wonder world of geocaching. Join me this episode as I walk with Angie (geocacher Jangie) the author of "Sophia Finds a Geocache", to learn about the books inspiration, how it came to be, and the fun little secrets waiting to be found inside.
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Most people aren't thrilled with bugs but some people down right hate them or are even terrified of them. This can be an issue when geocaching. So what can we do to limit exposure to bugs and how can you geocache when you're afraid of them? This episode I'm joined by returning guest Lee Katz, aka Varofharken, as we take a look at how to avoid bugs while geocaching.
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G. Scott Miller (aka gsmx2), is the coordinator of an impressive series of lab cache along historic Route 66. Recently Scott has had the opportunity to travel Route 66 and cache along the way. Scott has been a guest on the show several times and is supporter and friend of the show.
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May is mental health awareness month. To celebrate, lets take a few moments to look at ways geocaching can help our mental well being.
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Have you ever wished you could talk geocaching with Bryan Roth, Co-Founder and president of Groundspeak? In this episode I have the privilege of doing just that! Join me as I talk with Bryan and learn about the creation of Groundspeak, how cache types are created, and more.
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Are you getting the most out of your geocaching membership? Weather you're a free member or you're paying for a premium membership, here are some tips and information to help you get the most out of your member. If you're currently thinking of becoming a premium member and want to know what all the benefits are this episode will shed let on the topic. Join me as a take a look at geocaching memberships.
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I never imagined how gross some people would leave a geocache. I find log relieved someone left a nasty surprise in one of my geocaches. Now I don't know if I should put it back out after it's cleaned up or just archive it. What would you do?
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This episode I'm joined by the Aussie Geocacher, Seemyshell. Many geocachers will know the names from his vlogs, podcast, and social media where he shares his love of geocaching and munzee. Join us as we discuss this vlogs, geocaching, munzee, and more. Hear how he got started geocaching and about his new podcast that he co-host with Joshua the geocaching vlogger.
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Many geocachers are familiar with the jasmer challenge, finding a geocache that was place every month of every year since geocaching started. It is a popular and well known aspect to the geocaching game. Some geocachers even strive to complete a double or even triple jasmer. But how did it get started? This episode I talk with Bryce, AKA JasmerB, the creator of the jasmer challenge and learn how the jasmer crazy came about.
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Trackables are one of my favorite parts of geocaching. I love seeing where they've been on helping them move along when possible. But I've found some geocachers that have taken it to another level with their travel bug tours. Join me as I talk to team MaxB on the River to find out what exactly a travel bug tour is and how they got started with it.
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There is a lot of information about trackables out there. There are all kinds of videos, blog post, and podcast about what they are, what to do with them, and etiquette for moving them. But not often do you find anything going into detail about setting missions for them. This episode I'm joined by returning guest, Lee Katz (aka Varkofharken), to discuss trackable missions and ways to make them interesting.
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I have been wanting to do an episode on creative geocache containers and talk about some ways to add a bit of creativity to you cache containers. While poking around on the internet looking for some different types of sources, I came across a book on Amazon called "Easy Goecaching: Simple Cache Containers" by Vince Migliore. I decided to check it out and bought the kindle version of the book. While the episode on creative geocache containers is still being developed, I thought I would share with you a review of this book. The Amazon link is listed in the show notes for anyone who is interested in checking it out. I also talk some about other places to find ideas for create geocaches.
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Many of us have heard about FTF Magazine, the magazine for geocachers by geocachers. But do you know how it got started? Join me this episode as I talk with Keith Petrus, AKA FTFguy, the creator and producing of FTF Magazine. Hear how he go into goecaching and what drove him to create the magazine as well as his favorite part of the magazine and the types of things he wishes contributes submitted more often.
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One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 4 of the podcast.
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One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 3 of the podcast.
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One of the best parts about having this podcast is being able to talk to other geocachers and hear their stories. That is what the cache highlight, that is featured in most episodes, is all about. It's a chance for guests, and sometimes myself, to share a story about a memorable geocache they have found or hidden. This episode is a compilation some of the cache highlights shared in season 2 of the podcast.
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I've talked about geocaching with kids on the podcast before but this time I bring in a kid to talk about what geocaching is like. This episode I'm joined by my favorite geocaching buddy, my son, BubbyTilk to hear what he thinks about geocaching. He shares his favorite and least favorite things about geocaching and even does the cache highlight. Afterwards, I do a recap and share some tips for geocaching with kids.
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Halloween is around the corner which is a great time to talk about cemeteries. Some people love cemeteries, some find them creepy, and some geocache in them. Join me and and my guest, fellow geocacher and podcaster, Leah as we explore geocaching in cemeteries, the difference between a cemetery and graveyard, and some of the history behind them.
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Halloween is almost here and it is my favorite holiday. So why not find a way to combine Halloween and geocaching? But how might someone go about doing that? By taking taking a look at the dark side of geocaching by which I mean night caching. Geocaching is most often done during the day but some caches are made to be searched for at night. Join me this episode as I take a look at night caches to find out what they are, how to to determine if a cache is a night cache as well as tips for finding and placing night caches.
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Geocaching events can be a lot of fun and a great way to be a part of your local geocaching community. But have you ever hosted an event before? Maybe you've thought about it but feel hesitant to do it. Maybe you want to attend events but feel unsure. Join me this episode as I talk with returning guest Lee Katz, AKA Varofharken, as we talk about tips for hosting events as well as attending them.
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Geocaching can be a fun family and social activity. It can also be a fun solo activity. No matter how you geocache or where you geocache, safety is always important but it becomes even more so when you're caching alone. Recently a fellow geocacher, Robert Owens Jr of New Jersey, passed away due to an unfortunate incident while he was out geocaching solo. While I did not know Robert or any of his family, my heart goes out to them during their time of loss. This is a very sad event and with it so fresh in so many of our minds, I wanted to take some time to talk about solo geocaching safety.
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Do you ever wonder what it's like to geocache in other countries or how their geocaching associations may differ from your own? Well I do, which is why in this episode I'm joined by Chris, fellow geocacher and offer of the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB). Join us as Chris explains what GAGB is all about and what geocaching is like in Great Britain.
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I see Facebook post of geocachers who are newer to the game looking for advice on how to get started. If you look, you can find various "how to" books about geocaching. These books are meant to help you get started with the hobby. But how good are these books really? How accurate are they and which one should you choose? I decided to take a look at one of these books as someone who has a bit of experience with geocaching and see if it really would be helpful to someone new to the game. In this episode, I take a look at one that claims to be the "ultimate beginners guide to geocaching" to see if it really is.
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Cipher Coin Speical Offer
Many of us geocachers love trackables and geocoins. They are a fun aspect of the geocaching game. But a geocoin that can offer additional puzzles, mysteries, and game play? Yes please! Geoff, aka theBruce0, of Cache the Line has created a new cipher geocoin that is intended to do just that. Join me as I talk with Geoff and learn more about this new Cache the Line Cipher Coin series.
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What is a geocaching association? Typically, it is an organized group of geocachers coming together to foster relationships in the local geocaching community and can be a great way to meet other geocachers in your area. Some help foster relationships with the muggle community to show what geocaching is and build relationships with parks departments and land owners that can help making placing caches easier. In this episode I talk with board members Micheal (President) and John (Vise President) of the St. Louis Geocaching Association (SLAGA) to learn more about what SLAGA is and it's role in the goecaching and muggle communities.
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It's always interesting to me how the same activity can be different in different countries and cultures. Geocaching is the same way. While the basics of the game remain the same from place to place, every country has it's own culture and own spin on the game. Join me this episode as I continue my talk talk with fellow geocacher, Ivars, to learn what geocaching in Latvia and New Zealand are like.
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It's always interesting to me how the same activity can be different in different countries and cultures. Geocaching is the same way. While the basics of the game remain the same from place to place, every country has it's own culture and own spin on the game. Join me this episode as I talk with fellow geocacher, Irvas, to learn what geocaching in Latvia and New Zealand are like.
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In Season 4 Epsode 10, I talked with Brad Simmons, spokesman for the board of GeoWoodstock and former event host, about GeoWoodstock. We had a good long conversation and after an hour, when all my questions had been answered and I couldn't' think of anything else, we did a cache highlight and I thought the conversation would be wrapping up. But as we were finishing, Brad though of a few more stories and incite that he wanted to share. We talked for two hours about GeoWoodstock and JoeGPS and I'm certain we could have talked far longer. With so many great stories, it didn't seem right to try to condense it all into one episode, nor did it seem to make sense to have one episode that was two hours long. So here is the continuation of our conversation on GeoWoodstock.
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Every year there are many mage geocaching events held all over the world. GeoWoodstock was the very first mega geocaching event ever to be held. It has a long history and many stories behind it. But it's more than just an event, it's also the legacy of a geocacher who wanted to build the geocaching community. In this episode, I talk with Brad Simmons, spokesman for the board of GeoWoodstock and former event host, to learn about the history behind this mega event and what it's all about.
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Do you know what the oldest active geocache is? With over 2 million active geocaches in the world, the honor of this title goes to Mingo, GC30. With nearly (at the time of release) 23 years worth of history, there are a lot of stories to tell about it. Join me as I talk with fellow geocacher, Ryan Semmel, as we discuss the history of Mingo and take a look at some of its stories.
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If you have young kids who like to geocache or are looking for a fun way to introduce them to geocaching, the children's book "We're Gonna Find a Geocache" is a great book. With colorful artwork and the story set to the familiar and fun tune, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt", it's a book kids are sure to love. Join me as I talk with Catherine, fellow geocacher and author of the children's book, to hear about the books creation.
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Many people wonder what it takes to adopt a geocache but it doesn't seem that many know how it works. This episode I talk with fellow podcaster and geocacher, Jim Pallwitz, AKA witzend. You may recognize him as one of the host of Caching in the Northwest. This episode Jim and I take a look at how geocache adoption works and the geocaching.com tool that allows you to do it.
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SirDumalot and I had so much fun talking about letterbox geocaches and geocaching in general, that the conversation just kept going. We got off the topic of letterbox caches and just kind of talked geocaching in general. In the end the one hour zoom meeting I had scheduled turned into two hours and I honestly think we could have gone on for three hours if it hadn't been 11 pm and both of us having to get up early for our day jobs. But it was so much fun I decided to take that last hour and turn it into its own episode.
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Letterboxing is a very old location based game that came along well before satellites and GPS. While it some similarities, geocaching was developed entirely independent from it. That didn't stop the two from merging into what we now know as letterbox geocaches. But what exactly is a letterbox geocache and how does it differ from all the others? Join me and my Guest, Joseph, aka SirDrumalot, as we take a look at this unique geocache type.
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EarthCaches. Maybe you love them. Maybe you're overwhelmed by them. Maybe you don't know what to think. But Jay, AKA LANMonkey, is passionate about them and after talking hearing him talk about them, I'm ready to go out and tackle some more. Join us this episode while we tackle the ins and outs of EarthCaches. From the very basics of what they are and how they got started to achievements for finding them and International EarthCache day, we dive into the world of EarthCaches.
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Australia, the place on Earth where everything is trying to kill you. Or is it? What exactly is it like to geocache in Australia? What better way to find out then by talking with an Australian geocacher? Jon me this episode as I talk with Teri-Ann, Australian geocachers and host of the Geocaching Downunder podcast, as we talk about her podcast and she answers my very American questions about geocaching in Australia and if coconut crabs ever steal geocaches.
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There are so many different types of geocaches with sub-types of several of them. One of those sub-types is called a liars geocache. These are a fun twist on a geocache where the finder gets a chance to get creative. Maybe you've heard of them. Maybe this is a new concept to you. You may even have several lairs geocaches in your find count. Whatever the case, join me and returning guest Lee Katz as we dig into what these geocaches are all about.
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The podcast will be on break through the rest of 2022 for the Holiday season but will return in Janurary with all new episodes. Happy holidays and happy caching.
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The podcast will be on break through the rest of 2022 for the Holiday season but will return in Janurary with all new episodes. Happy holidays and happy caching.
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Etiquette is defined as "the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group." But what does that mean in terms or geocaching? Maybe you're new to the game or maybe you're a seasoned geocacher with thousands of finds under your belt. No matter what your find count is, we all need to follow some basic etiquette to help making geocaching fun for everyone. Join me as I talk with Chris of the Northwest, one of the host of Caching the Northwest, as we discuss geocaching etiquette from finding and hiding to trackables and SWAG.
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Etiquette is defined as "the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group." But what does that mean in terms or geocaching? Maybe you're new to the game or maybe you're a seasoned geocacher with thousands of finds under your belt. No matter what your find count is, we all need to follow some basic etiquette to help making geocaching fun for everyone. Join me as I talk with Chris of the Northwest, one of the host of Caching the Northwest, as we discuss geocaching etiquette from finding and hiding to trackables and SWAG.
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Congratulations to Brandy Philips, this year's short story winner.
Happy Halloween!
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Congratulations to Brandy Philips, this year's short story winner.
Happy Halloween!
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What do you get when you cross a camping podcast with a geocaching podcast? You get the camping podcast talking into going geocaching. At least that's what happened here. I had the pleasure of doing a sort of crossover with the Super Good Camping Podcast. They allowed me to come onto their podcast to talk about geocaching and then were super good sports about combining geocaching with one of their camping trips and then talking about it on Geocache Adventures. Join me as I talk with Tim, Pam, and Thomas, the host of the Super Good Camping Podcast to hear about their adventure with geocaching and answer their questions about the game of geocaching.
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What do you get when you cross a camping podcast with a geocaching podcast? You get the camping podcast talking into going geocaching. At least that's what happened here. I had the pleasure of doing a sort of crossover with the Super Good Camping Podcast. They allowed me to come onto their podcast to talk about geocaching and then were super good sports about combining geocaching with one of their camping trips and then talking about it on Geocache Adventures. Join me as I talk with Tim, Pam, and Thomas, the host of the Super Good Camping Podcast to hear about their adventure with geocaching and answer their questions about the game of geocaching.
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Geocaching typically takes place outside but what if there was a video game you could play that would lead you to caches in the real world? Well there is. At least there is for the 31 geocaches that make up the EmberQuest geoart and series. Join me this episode as I talk to Dan Monroe, fellow geocacher and creator of this fun twist on geocaching.
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A wherigo is a unique type of geocache. They have a physical container like a traditional cache and immerse you in unique experience a bit like an adventure lab. They are truly one or a kind. However, they also present some unique challenges. From trying to create a wherigo to trying to load the cartridge, these geocaches are known for frustrating geocahers. In this episode, I talk with fellow geocacher, Steve Miller, about wherigo geocaches. We take a look about how to create them, how to play them, and how they compare to adventure labs.
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A wherigo is a unique type of geocache. They have a physical container like a traditional cache and immerse you in unique experience a bit like an adventure lab. They are truly one or a kind. However, they also present some unique challenges. From trying to create a wherigo to trying to load the cartridge, these geocaches are known for frustrating geocahers. In this episode, I talk with fellow geocacher, Steve Miller, about wherigo geocaches. We take a look about how to create them, how to play them, and how they compare to adventure labs.
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So many geocachers are passionate about the game of geocaching and that passion can manifest in many different ways. Many host events and create hides while many others enjoy documenting their travels and adventures in blog or vlog form. Once such geocacher, who you may be familiar with, is Halemeister from the Geocaching with Halemeister YouTube Channel. In this episode, I'm joined by Halemeister as we discuss everything from how he got started vlogging, to the origins of Mr. Bill, and much more.
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So many geocachers are passionate about the game of geocaching and that passion can manifest in many different ways. Many host events and create hides while many others enjoy documenting their travels and adventures in blog or vlog form. Once such geocacher, who you may be familiar with, is Halemeister from the Geocaching with Halemeister YouTube Channel. In this episode, I'm joined by Halemeister as we discuss everything from how he got started vlogging, to the origins of Mr. Bill, and much more.
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If you listen to this podcast then you know what geocaching is and most of us have probably heard of search and rescue teams before either from the news or TV or movies. But how do the two go together and how do you train dogs to do it? In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Kitten Davis, to talk about her background in search in rescue and how she uses it, not only for navigation training, but to train dogs for evidence recovery.
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If you listen to this podcast then you know what geocaching is and most of us have probably heard of search and rescue teams before either from the news or TV or movies. But how do the two go together and how do you train dogs to do it? In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Kitten Davis, to talk about her background in search in rescue and how she uses it, not only for navigation training, but to train dogs for evidence recovery.
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If you're going to talk about hiding geocaches then you should really talk about maintaining them as well right? So it only made sense to me to do the two back to back. Maintaining a cache may seem like common sense to some but not to all and there are so many caches out there that aren't maintained well or at all. And so many cachers wanting to help a CO and doing maintenance on caches they find. It seemed like to good idea take a look at the topic and shed some light on the subject for newer caches and give a refresher course to the rest of us. Join me as I talk to returning guest Scott Miller, GSMx2, on everything from how to maintain geocaches, how to report a geocache needs maintenance, temporarily disabling a geocache vs archiving a geocache and more.
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We all love finding geocaches but not everyone loves to hide them. Maybe you're not sure how to go about hiding a geocache. Well in this episode we cover the basics of how to hide a geocache and even some tips for hiding a geocache. But if you're a seasoned pro at hiding geocaches, this episode has something for you as well. In this episode I talk to fellow geocacher Trycacheus, from Gilby, North Dakota, the Disney of Geocaching and take a look at some of his gadget cache hides as well as some hides he's helped others with.
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You've probably heard about Mega events and even Giga events. But what about a world wide geocaching event? Well it just so happens there is one and it last about 15 minutes in total. It's the Wold Wide Flash Mob (WWFM) Geocaching Event. Join me this episode as I talk with Sonny, on of the host of the Podcacher Podcast and creators of this world wide event. Hear the story of how it came about and maybe even get a few ideas for hosting one yourself.
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Maybe you've heard the term pocket queries thrown around but don't really know what they are. Maybe you know they are a great way to create offline list but aren't sure how to do it. If so, you're in the same category as me. Maybe you absolutely love them and use them all the time. If so, then you're in good company with returning guest Rich Cunningham. You may remember Rich from part 1 of our human trackables mini series (link available below under related episodes). Well he is back and is an avid user or pocket queries. In this episode I talk with Rich to learn just exactly what a pocket query is, their benefits, and how to create them. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org
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There are many urban caches in the world but there are many out in the wilderness as well. For the most part, the woods are fairly safe. Especially if you're in an area you know or a national park or conservation area. But there can still be some hazards lurking about. In this episode I am joined by Dan who is a Media Specialist with the Missouri Department of Conservation to take a look at ways to stay safe in the woods. We look at a range of topics from dealing with bugs and poison ivy to what to do if you're bitten by a snake or get lost while in the woods.
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If you love geocaching and you love music, you should check out The Travel Bugs. With songs of all different genres and all about geocaching, there's something for everyone. Join me as I talk with Steve, the creator of the Travel Bugs. We talk about the origins and inspiration behind the band as well as past performances and upcoming projects and the current Travel Bugs album, Fount It!
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Geocaching can take us to come amazing places we may never have seen without it. So it make sense that you may want to plan a vacation around it or use it to amplify your vacation experience. Join me as I explore how to cache on vacation, including what to do ahead of time, and hear some caching on vacation tips from other geocachers. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org.
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I hit the road (with family in tow) and head to Clark County, IL to attend MOGA 2022. The theme was "Big Things Small Towns". Spaning across three small towns in Illinois, who are know for hosting some world records for largest things, such as the world's largest rocking chair and world's largest gavel (just to name a couple), the theme fit very well. What an amazing time we had exploring the area with adventure labs highlighting so many large things, going through the GPS Maze, and talking with other geocachers at the event. Join me this episode to hear about our trip and hear from other geocacheres while at MOGA, including geocacher, AKF, the host of the MOGA. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org
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In the world of parenting, where is no manual, and you're never entirely sure if you're doing it right, its so reassuring to hear other parents deal with the same things. The same thing is true when it comes to geocaching with kids. Join me as I talk with three other geocaching moms, Angie, Kelsey, and Lanisa as we discuss the joys and struggles of geocaching with kids and answer from questions from social media.
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On multiple episodes you've heard mentioned and discussed the Route 66 Adventure Lab Series. It is a series of adventure labs spanning across the length of historical Route 66 from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA and highlights locations and history along the route. In this episodes I talk with fellow geocacher Wendy, who is the first person to complete every adventure lab location in the series. Join me as I talk with Wendy and learn the story behind her journey along the mother road. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org.
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or the third and final part of the Human Trackables Mini Series, I talk with Kitten Davis. Much like Rich (from part 1) and Amanda (from part 2), Kitten is a human trackable. Unlike Rich and Amanda, Kitten's trackable is more elusive and can't be seen by the human eye. In fact, it takes a special ToTT (tool of the trade) to discover it. But don't worry, she keeps one on hand so if you meet her you can just use hers. Join me as I talk with Kitten to learn more about her unique trackable and her story behind it. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org.
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Much like Rich in part 1 of the series, she too has a trackable tattoo. However, the story behind it is entirely different. Join me as I talk to Amanda and discover the story behind her unique trackable tattoo. Show notes can be found at http://geocacheadventures.org.
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Becoming a human trackable is a trend that is steadily on the rise, with several caches choosing to get tattoos that include a geocaching trackable code. Including my guest, Rich Cunningham, aka GratefulCacher, who is the proud owner of a trackable tattoo. Join me as I talk with Rich and learn his story of becoming a human trackable. Show Notes
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The Geocache Adventures Podcast is turning 2 and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway contest?
To Enter: leave a review wherever you list to podcast, take a screen shot, post it to Facebook or Instagram and tag the podcast in the post. Use the tags @Geocache.adventures.podcast for Facebook and @geocache_adventures on Instagram. Or email it to Geocache.Adventures.Podcast@gmail.com
Contest runs from March 1st 12 am central to March 31st 11:59 pm central. Winner will be drawn at random and announce on April 1st (by no later than 8 pm central) on Facebook and Instagram.
When I found out there was a mystery cache in mid Missouri that was published 10 years ago without anyone finding it, I was mind boggled. But how do you talk a mystery cache without giving away any hints? Turns out it's kind of hard. That didn't stop me and my guest, Unitzoid, from having a good time talking about geocaching. Join us for some talk about an unfound mystery cache and several tangent conversations that I hope you find as entertaining as we did. Show Notes
We all writing find logs when we find a geocache or log a trackable. But what makes a good log? What do you include in your logs? How much should you write? Do you add pictures? There's not a wrong way to write a log and there's no set rules for what they should include but there are certain things that make a log stand out from others. Join me as I dive into what it takes to write a good log and why they matter. Show Notes Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1
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Adventure labs or lab caches are a geocache type that allows for a different type of aspect to the geocaching game and are growing in popularity. But are you really getting the most out of your adventure lab finds? Join me and returning guest Scott Miller, aka GSMx2, as Scott shares with us some of the tips and tricks he has learned for both finding and creating adventure lab.
Show Notes
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Maybe you've never heard of challenge caches. Maybe you know of them but don't really know how to go about attempting them. Maybe you love them and they are your favorite kind of cache. Geoff, aka theBruce0 from Cache the Line, loves them. Join me and Geoff as we discuss the ins and out of challenge caches. We take a look at the rules for them, and get a few tips from Geoff himself for finding and logging them.
Show Notes
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You may recall me mentioning the Whereisitnow! podcast a few times. Or maybe you've seen a few post on the Facebook page and group with links to certain episodes. It's a geocaching podcast that I personally enjoy and finally the stars have aligned (or rather our schedules have) to have host and geocacher, Mike a.k.a Whereisitnow! on as a guest to talk about his podcast. It's always fun talking to Mike and boy do we have some banter on this one. Join us for some fun and laughs as we learn the behind the sense of the Whereisitnow! geocaching podcast.
Show Notes
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Congratulations to Rachel Milne, the winner of the 2021 Spooky Geocache Halloween Short Story Contest.
Thank you all who participated.
And a big thanks to Author Stephen Mark Rainey for helping to choose the winner.
Some people love cemeteries, some find them creepy, and some geocache in them. Join me and and my guest, fellow geocacher and podcaster, Leah as we explore geocaching in cemeteries, the difference between a cemetery and graveyard, and some of the history behind them.
Show Notes
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Three geocachers have band together and created an entirely handicap accessible geo-art. What was their inspiration behind it? Friendship. It's a touching story of three friends who created the series for a friend who became wheelchair bound after a stroke. But this isn't their first geo-art. Join me as I talk with Ray Joe and John about the Handi-cache series, other geo-art, GPS's, the ET highway and more.
Show Notes
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Many of us have heard of Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger and seen his videos (if not, check it out, he's got some cool ones). His excitement and love for the game shows in this videos and and you can hear it in his voice when he talks about it and its contagious. This episode I talk with Joshua and hear the story of his first ever geocache find, how his vlog got started, and his love of geocaching.
Show Notes
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It's a bird. It's a plan. No it's TinySuperman. But is he a superhero loves to geocache or a Geocacher who just really likes Superman? Well I don't know about the superhero part but from a Superman trackables featured on Instagram to a Superman geo-art, I'd say it's safe to bet he's a fan. Join me as I talk with Stu, aka TinySuperman, to learn more about his geo-art and his em-famous trackable.
Show Notes
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Thanks to the new Adventure lab series, now you can get your kicks and Lab caches on Route 66. Join me as I talk to G. Scott Miller (aka gsmx2), the coordinator of this impressive series to find out the inspiration behind the series and how it came together.
Show Notes
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Theme: Spooky/Halloween Geocaching Story
Word Limit: Up to 1200 words
Start: August 11th
Deadline: Oct 1st 11:59 pm Central Standard Time
Must be submitted as Microsoft word doc or PDF to geocache.adventures.podcast@gmail.com
Winner announced: Oct 27th
Prize: Winning story read as special podcast episode to air Oct 31st. The winner will also get a Geocache Adventures trackable and some SWAG.
Horror writer, Stephen Mark Rainey to help choose winner.
Event caches are a special type of geocache where cachers get together to talk, swap stories, and have fun. But what exactly makes an event a Giga and what are they all about? Join me, Shadowdragn1, as I discuss what a Giga and we hear first hand from Lee Katz what a Giga event is like.
Show Notes
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Ever wonder if there are other geocaching apps out there? Do you wish the official geocaching app did more? Then check out the Geooh Go app. Maybe you've heard of this remarkable app but aren't sure how it works or what all it does. Join me as I talk with Geooh Go creator, Ron Yust, to find what inspired it's creation and hear more about some of its unique features.
Show Notes
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A lot of us take our furry companions geocaching but there is one furry friend who also has a book about it. Comet Goes Geocaching is a children's book gauged at introducing kids to geocaching through the stories of a real life geopup. Join me as I talk to author (and Comet's owner) Nancy Ronan about the book and her inspiration behind it. Also this episode, we hear Bubby read a passage from the book and get his opinion on it.
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Have you ever wondered why someone would keep geocaching if they every first cache every ended in a DNF? Well that is exactly what happened to Graeme Hay when he first tried geocaching and yet he kept going. Join me as I talk with Graeme to find out what made him decide to keep caching after his first try was a DNF and what it was like for him to avenge it as well.
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Event caches are a special type of geocache where cachers get together to talk, swap stories, and have fun. But what exactly makes an event a Mega and what are they all about? Join me, Shadowdragn1, as I discuss what a Mega event is and share my experience of my very first ever Mega event, MOGA 2021. I also talk to my son, Bubby, to hear what he thought about MOGA as well.
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You may remember Lee Katz from S2E1: Peroia, IL Hidden History Series. I had the opportunity to meet with him and his daughter for a day goecaching in Hannibal, MO. Listen as we recap our day in Hannibal and they share some other geocaching stories.
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Pets can be wonderful life companions. They can also make great geocaching partners. Join me as I take a look at the pros and cons of geocaching with pets as well as tips. I even take a look at what types of pets besides dogs that go geocaching.
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Do you ever get tired of the same old prescription bottle under the lamp post skirt for an LPC? Do you have urban caches that no one logs any more? Have you cached out your area or is it so saturated that new caches are hard to place? Well you're not the only one. One such geocacher has had enough and is doing his part to make some changes. Join me as I talk with fellow geocacher G. Scott Miller (caching name: gsmX2) and find out how we can all take part in "refreshing" the geocaching game board.
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Geocaching is a lot of fun but does it have an effect on the environment? Thanks the Cache In Trash Out (CITO) initiative, geocachers are doing their part to help take care of the Earth. Join me as I take a look at what CITO is and how we as geocachers can help clean up the planet.
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Geocaching is most often done during the day but some caches are made to be searched for at night. Join me this episode as I take a look at night caches to find out what they are, how to to determine if a cache is a night cache as well as tips for finding and placing night caches.
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One of the great things about geocaching is that it can help you discover the world around you. Denise Canavan is taking it one step further by using geocaching to help you discover the world. Denise is a trip advisor who specializes in geocaching trips around the world that even muggles will enjoy.
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Trackables are one of my favorite parts of geocaching. I love seeing where they've been on helping them move along when possible. But I've found some geocachers that have taken it to another level with their travel bug tours. Join me as I talk to team MaxB on the River to find out what exactly a travel bug tour is and how they got started with it.
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All geocaches have a difficulty and terrain rating but what do those ratings actually mean? Did you know there's a challenge involving them? Join me as I look into what the ratings mean and take a look at the Fizzy Grid challenge and what you need to complete it.
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I always get excited when I find something geocaching related that outside the normal geocaching gear, trackables, and ToTT (Tools of the Trade). The things is I don't find them often. So image my surprise and excitement when I came across the "Cache Me if You Can" board game. A little further digging and I discovered there's a card game version of it too. So of course I had to reach out to their creator, DPH games, and find out more about them. Dan, DPH games Lead Designer and original creator of the game, joins me this episode to tell us more about the game and its origin.
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With an on going pandemic continuing to put a hold on social gatherings, many people have turned to geocaching. We've seen a rise in the number of new geocachers as people look for a way to get out of the house and have something to do while social distancing. This episode I talk to Nick and Kelly, new cachers who, like many, have found themselves deciding to give geocaching a try during the pandemic.
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Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or reach out to me on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1
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History is all around us but sometimes it's not so obvious. For the Peoria, IL area, Lee Katz had made it a bit easier for geocachers to learn about the area's lost and forgotten history. The Peoria Hidden History Series takes geocachers to historic locations where, although the buildings may no longer be there, it's still a place full of history. In this episode I talk to Lee to learn more about this fun series and hear how it all got started.
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Baby its cold outside! Here are some tips for winter caching.
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I have yet to meet a geocacher that likes logging a DNF (Did Not Find) but logging them may be more important than you think. Join me as I take a closer look at what DNF's really tell us and why you should log them.
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Stephen Mark Rainey is a geocacher and an author and has managed to combine the two. In this episode I talk to him about his book Ameri-Scare West Virginia Lair of the Mothman which features geocaching as part of the plot line and learn how he used geocaching as a way to help do research for the book.
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Jon, aka Moun10Bike, started geocaching in the very beginning of the game and has helped shaped it different ways, including creating the first known geocoin. Join me as Jon talks about creating that first geocoin and learn some of the other ways he’s helped shape the game that we know and love today.
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Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or reach out to me on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1
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Do you love creative and gadget caches? Are you unsure of what they are? Looking for some ideas on how to create your own? Then this episode is a must listen. Derek from the Behind the Cache vlog joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.
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Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or reach out to me on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1
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Have you ever heard of pathtags? These little signature items are taking the geocaching world by storm. In this episode I take a look at what they are, how they differ from geocoins, and how to create your own.
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In this episode I welcome my first ever guest to the Podcast. Cody from the Caching with Cody vlog comes on to explain to what a geotrail is and tells us about the Knox County Park District Geotail that is featured in one of his vlog post.
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Memory Lane is a mini game within the geocahcing game. But how do you play, what do those souvenirs mean, and what dates does the game run? In this episode I tackle those questions to learn more about this mini game.
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Signal the Frog is the lovable mascot of geocaching.com. This episode I look into his origins and discover that he’s, not only a trackable, but for a limited time, he’s also a locationless cache.
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Do you have a geocaching kit? What’s inside of it? In this episode I break open my geocaching kit to look at my ToTT’s (Tools of the Trade) and why I carry them. I also reach out on social media to find out what other geocachers favorite ToTT’s are and share their responces.
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Did you know there’s a geocacher’s creed? I didn’t know about it when I first started. In this episode I read what the creed is and break down the different aspects of it and what they mean to me.
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Do you enjoy Pokemon go as well as geocaching? Do you have a Pokemon Go loving muggle in your life? In this episode I talk about trying to combine the two as a way to get my muggle husband to go with me and share a few ideas to incorporate geocaching while your muggle love ones.
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There are a supersizing amount of terms and acronyms in the game of geocaching and if you’re new to the game they can get confusing very quickly. In this episode I explain a lot of commonly used terms and acronyms of geocaching.
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So if you’re new to geocaching, this episode is made for you. Join me as I share some of the best advice I’ve learned for geocaching. I also reach out on social media and get some great advice from other geocachers.
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Trackables are one of my favorite parts of the geocaching game. This episode I talk about what trackables are, where to get your own, and how to start one.
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Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or reach out to me on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1
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Do you ever wonder why people leave toys and trinkets in caches? Do you know of the rules of SWAG or need some SWAG ideas? This episode we look at the do’s and don’t of SWAG and talk about some ideas for SWAG items.
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Any parent can tell you that everything is a different ball game when you bring kids into the mix. Geocaching is no exception. This episode I talk about trying to geocaching with my young son, some mistakes that I made, and some tips for if you’re out caching with kids.
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I recently learned about Adventure Labs and went out to try one. This episode takes a look at the first ever adventure lab I’ve tried and talks about the different places it took me to.
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While out geocaching, I stumbled upon another type of “treasure hunt” style game called Munzee. This episode take a look at the game of Munzee, what it is, and can you do it while you geocache.
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Please feel free to contact me at http://geocacheadventures.org or on geocaching.com, username Shadowdragn1.
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If you’ve been in geocaching for a while, you may have heard reference to the day they “flipped the switch.” In this episode I look into the history of geocaching and learn how “flipping the switch” got the game started and how it’s grown into a world wide game.
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Officials are now calling the Covid-19 Corona virus a pandemic. Schools all over have shut down and parents all over are trying to cope with homeschooling. In this episode I talk about my attempt to combine home school with a bit of geocaching.
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In this first episode I talk about how I learned about geocaching and about how I finally got started playing it.
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